April 2020... Please tell us how your day is Going... April Showers bring May Flowers...

Good Morning Everyone...
Well up again, awoke with pain... Just took some good lol drugs, and if they kick in soon, I will attempt sleep again...

So what have I been up to... Moved the stairs on the front deck finally, something I've wanted to do for a couple of years now, soo that done... Just gotta make a railing for it... Then a couple of years when I had lots of energy when I cut down some cedar trees, I made some 4X4's and 6X6's pretty rough, anyways put them around our hosta garden to keep the weeds out, and where I took part of the deck out last year, going to put a vegetable garden there this year. If I can ever figure out to take the pictures of my phone, then I'll post all the work I've been doing...

Anyways All, I hope YOU all have a wonderful day... Keep Safe... and God Bless YOU all...
 

I woke up Thurs morning with a sore back,I pulled something God knows how.I felt pain going down my left leg{the one with ostoarthritis}.I talked with Diane,nurse practioner at my dr's office explaining my symptoms.She suggested stretching exercises for sciatica,take Aleve twice/day, use a pillow between knees when sleeping,no walks for 2 days
I've followed her advice,not being able to go outside on my walks was an experience.I admit I was bored but I found things to occupy my time
This morning I woke up feeling better,did the exercises before I went on my walk around 7 to get the paper.I walked slow but I was a 'happy camper' breathing in the fresh air.My left leg feels stronger
 
Yesterday, put in order with Instacart for a grocery order. They must be swamped, as it can’t be delivered until Tuesday. Nothing much to look forward to today again. More bad news on the news and no let up in sight. Everyone will be going stir crazy if we can’t get out soon. We are not even supposed to be on the road unless it’s a necessary trip. :(
 

Today I am making chicken soup, as well as pork chops for a few days of easy suppers. Processing the ground beef and chicken I bought on Friday into vacuum packed packages for the freezer. I was supposed to do it yesterday, but have no excuse why I didn't.

Looks like a gray sky right now, but might brighten up some. I made a large list of things I need to do. So might get some of it done if I stay off the computer most of the day. I have been cutting back on my computer time because I get into a rut of wasting time.

I hope everyone is safe & healthy. Have a nice Sunday!
 
awwww such a cute little bunny wabbit was my first thought till I saw him or her munching on my newly sprouted lettuce yesterday.....not so cute anymore.

Sooooo a fence is now the plan today, a makeshift something to keep him out. Now the building centres temporarily closed at 6 last night with same day notice and I had scurried around our local Home Depot three times already and of course did not spot bunny till just after 5 and there was no way I was going back there again. Likely would not have gotten in, lines were long. So maybe some plastic netting for now, it won't look pretty but I want my veggies.....maybe a roast rabbit too :p ;)
 
I’ve been at home for a week but had to venture out to the chemist today, straight there and back, I passed a few people, all social distancing, and found a surprise delivery of this beautiful Easter Egg when I arrived home to brighten my day at this terrible time
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After our big dump of snow on wednesday and thursday, had a fairly nice day yesterday but a cool wind, today is a beautiful, sunny day, +7, lots of bird melodies today, nothing gets any better when you're listening to Robins first thing in the morning, sadly, no worms yet for their menu. There are a couple of ornamental fruit trees on a neighbours yard, they're in a frenzy, gobbling them up. Ornamental fruit is not a favorite with birds, but if that's all there is, they make do, the ground is covered with Robins there. Standing room only.
 
Pappy said:
Yesterday, put in order with Instacart for a grocery order. They must be swamped, as it can’t be delivered until Tuesday. Nothing much to look forward to today again. More bad news on the news and no let up in sight. Everyone will be going stir crazy if we can’t get out soon. We are not even supposed to be on the road unless it’s a necessary trip. :(
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Pappy some InstaCart drivers and also Amazon workers are talking about striking for better protection and hazard pay!
 
RadishRose said:
I did something different today.

After my shower, instead of putting on clean pajamas, I put on jeans and a blouse. Even a little make up.

I don't know why, I can't go out. Just got sick of myself, I guess.
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It's getting too easy to stay in my nightshirt half the day (or, to be honest, ALL the day on occasion). I've started forcing myself to put on some semblance of day-wear within an hour of getting up. I'm turning into a slug.
 
Had a pretty good day. Wore my homemade face mask out to walk the dog. No one else walking out there was wearing them. I felt odd. But I still feel a need to wear one and think others ought to consider it. My dog wanted to mingle with her dog friends but I wouldn't let her, just wanted to get back inside quickly so I told her "no." I really used to love to see her mingling with her friends. I wonder what she thinks now. How can a dog understand all this going on. I wish she could but then wouldn't wish this all on her either.

My wrist still hurts and I continue to wrap it and ice it. It's my right one and I'm right handed so it's hard to use it less. I guess it's going to get better but may take awhile. If it were different times I would have gone to the ER. Oh well, it will get better I'm sure.

Just trying to stay sane.
 
Yesterday I went walking in the woods and the lakes near my house.. it was a glorious hot day, the hottest we've had in an already hot week.

We're sticking to the rules and just going to be taking exercise close to where we live and not venturing further afield as some people are who are driving to beauty spots many miles away... and are being warned by the govt and the police to refrain from doing so...that said there was hardly anyone in the woods, or the lakes behind which is a fairly large area.., and those who were there, were only either joggers, or walkers, or cyclists.. but in fact overall verrry few people, I don't think anybody even got within 50 feet of anyone else , everyone was practising social distancing and fortunately there was a lot of space to do it .., but it was just lovely to get out for the walk after being so poorly.

I remember thinking how sad it was tho' when some little dogs came into the woods, that I would normally fuss and pet them if they approached me, and now I can't.. :(

This morning we had the first rain in a while, and now at approaching noon the sun is back out and it's supposed to get warm again this afternoon and warmer for the rest of the week... but we'll be staying home and isolating again in the house and garden...

My potted spring bulbs and my Red Robin Forsythia Shrubs..on one side of my garden... taken yesterday morning

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It's a bit early here for the rest of my family and I am the only one up (been up since 5:30. I was shocked to read that a tiger (Bronx Zoo) has been infected with the virus. Doing fine so far - it had a cough. Never thought it could affect animals. We had a visit from my daughter, son in law and 2 kids yesterday afternoon. They stayed at the end of the driveway and we spoke together for a little while. I noticed that others are doing this in my neighbourhood; they would sit at the end of their property with a beer and talk to each other. Good that everyone is maintaining the distance. I am fortunate that I can order my groceries online and have any prescriptions I need delivered. I still go for a walk every morning with my hubby and we keep our distance.
 
Yesterday when I was taking a short walk,noticed young people weren't wearing a mask of some sort .I made mine from a bed sheet I no longer use.
After doing my stretching exercises for my knee,took my early walk around 6:50 to get NYT.I didn't see too many people out just a couple owners walking their dogs.The air was refreshing though it was a tad nippy 34. This morning,I'll be doing my weekly call to 20 Canopy of Neighbors members to see how they are doing.7 people on the list I know personally because we belong to the same church.Its nice way to stay in contact until we see each other again in person
 
Sun is shining here this morning and I have my window open. I was all set to start a small container of lettuce and herbs but seem to have misplaced my zip loc bag of seeds. I just looked downstairs in my storage area and was not there either. So for now, I will skip that and after my shower I am going to organize my dresser drawers. One dress is my clothing and the other is things like towels, sheets, kitchen towels, tablecloths and place mats. I have been folding my shirts using the Kondo method and want to try her pants and shorts method now. Maybe I will take a break before doing that and get some time in the sunshine. Need to do that for at least an hour daily when it is out.

I hope you all have a nice day!
 
As soon as I wake up, I've got a whining dog in my face wanting to go outside.. so no luxury of staying in pjs. We go walking in the early morning air, and it totally wakes me up, especially when it's breezy and cool.
I really enjoy our early morning walks, and we hardly ever see anyone out in the area. So that is a plus these days.

Next to that time of day, my other favorite is sitting on the outdoor patio as the day goes on. My patio faces SE so I get lots of sun coming in.

No stress issues have bothered me during this time, because mostly nothing has changed in my life.
Seems like everyone is being forced to live my way of life.
 
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Ruthanne said:
Had a pretty good day. Wore my homemade face mask out to walk the dog. No one else walking out there was wearing them. I felt odd. But I still feel a need to wear one and think others ought to consider it. My dog wanted to mingle with her dog friends but I wouldn't let her, just wanted to get back inside quickly so I told her "no." I really used to love to see her mingling with her friends. I wonder what she thinks now. How can a dog understand all this going on. I wish she could but then wouldn't wish this all on her either.
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Mine has the same issues when he sees "friends" outside, and I make him go another direction. He must think I'm a Meany and/or jealous of his friends...
 
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